12 Days Primates in Rwanda & Uganda Tour-Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking
The 12 Days Primates in Rwanda & Uganda Tour takes you Rhino Trekking, Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda as well as Chimpanzee Tracking Tours.
Trip Overview of the 12 Days Primates in Rwanda & Uganda Tour
The 12 Days Primates in Rwanda & Uganda Tour starts at Entebbe International Airport, to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Bwindi Forest National Park and Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.
Detailed Itinerary of the 12 Days Primates in Rwanda & Uganda Tour
Day 1: Arrival and Pick Up
After arriving at the Entebbe International Airport you are picked up by a tour company representative driver who transfers you to your lodge/ hotel for relaxation, dinner and Overnight. Airport Guesthouse, Victoria Serena Hotel, Cassia Lodge Buziga, Laico Hotel.
Day 2: Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Wake up early in the morning have breakfast then prepare your luggage to transfer to the Ziwa Rhino Tracking Sanctuary where you watch numerous white Rhinos that are habituated to be trekked by travelers around the world.
After the experience, break off for lunch then later on, proceed on your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. On reaching the Park, proceed to check-in your lodge/ hotel for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Paraa Safari Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge, Murchison River Lodge, Sambiya River Lodge.
Day 3: Game Drive in Murchison Falls National park
Wake up early in the morning have breakfast then transfer to experience your Full day game drive around the various tracks in the park. Drive for some hours then later reach the Park with en-route lunch, you reach the Park. While here, proceed to check-in your lodge/ hotel for Relaxation, Dinenr and Overnight. Paraa Safari Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge, Murchison River Lodge, Sambiya River Lodge.
Day 4: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Wake up early have breakfast then transfer for your game drive with packed lunch around the various tracks in the park. After your Game Drive, transfer for an afternoon boat cruise along the Victoria Nile where you watch hippos and crocodiles beneath the waters.
Transfer to the bottom of the falls where you view the beautiful rainbow descending deep into the vigorous waterfalls. Dinner and Overnight. Paraa Safari Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge, Murchison River Lodge, Sambiya River Lodge.
Day 5: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Wake up early in the morning have breakfast then embark on your journey to the beautiful Kibale Forest National Park to track the rare species of chimpanzees in their natural vegetation habitat. You will reach here in the evening and transfer straight to your lodge/ hotel for relaxation, dinner and Overnight. Kibale Safari Lodge, Primate Lodge Kibale, Crater Safari Lodge, Kibale Forest Camp, Ndali Lodge.
Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
Wake up early have breakfast then transfer to track the chimpanzees that live in Kibale Forest. The tracking process will take you a period of 2-4 hours depending on the current location of the chimpanzees and when you meet them an hour is legally allowed to stay in their presence. Take photos to keep for memories. After tracking, transfer for a guided nature walk around the forest as well as nearby villages. Return to your lodge/ hotel for relaxation, dinner and Overnight. Kibale Safari Lodge, Primate Lodge Kibale, Crater Safari Lodge, Kibale Forest Camp, Ndali Lodge.
Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park
Wake up early have breakfast then transfer on your journey to the beautiful Bwindi Forest National Park to track the Mountain Gorillas. Transfer via the beautiful country sides then after a while driving, reach the park to transfer to your lodge/ hotel for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Engagi Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Haven Lodge Buhoma.
Day 8: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
Wake up early in the morning have breakfast then transfer to the park headquarters for briefing about the Dos and Don’ts around the Mountain Gorillas then later after briefing, transfer in groups of 8 with an experienced guide to track the rare species of Mountain Gorillas for a period of 3-5 hours.
On meeting them, only an hour is allowed in their presence taking photos to keep for memories. After tracking, break off for lunch then later proceed for an evening guided walk around the nearby communities to learn more from the local people. Transfer back to your lodge/ hotel for dinner and Overnight. Engagi Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Haven Lodge Buhoma, Nshongi Camp.
Day 9: Transfer to Kigali
Wake up have breakfast then transfer to Kigali City to check in, have a city tour then relax, Dinner and Overnight at Serena Hotel Kigali, Mille Collines Hotel, Five to Five Hotel.
Day 10: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Wake up early in the morning have breakfast then transfer to Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri to track the Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda. The Gorilla Trekking Permit costs US $1500 per person interested in tracking. You will reach in the evening and transfer to your lodge/ hotel to relax, have dinner and Overnight. Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Sabinyo Silverback Lodge, La Palme Hotel, Hotel Muhabura, Villa Gorilla.
Day 11: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Wake up early in the morning have breakfast then transfer to the park head quarters for briefing on the Dos and Don’ts around the Mountain Gorillas then later in groups of 8 with a skilled Park ranger guide, penetrate the forest to trek the Mountain Gorillas for 3-5 hours.
When you meet them, only an hour is allowed to stay in their presence taking numerous photos to keep for memories. Proceed to the Iby’iwachu Cultural Village where you experience amazing Cultural Tours due to your engagement through Music, Dance and Drama. Dinner and Overnight. Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Sabinyo Silverback Lodge, La Palme Hotel.
Day 12: Departure to Kigali Airport
Wake up have breakfast then pack all your bags to transfer back to Kigali to relax or board your flight back home at Kigali International Airport.
THIS SAFARI INCLUDES:
- Ground transportation
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Lunch
- Chimpanzee Tracking permits
- Gorilla Trekking Permits
- Allowance of a knowledgeable English speaking guide
EXCLUDES:
- Airfare to Uganda
- Visas
- Accommodation
- Cigarettes and personal expenses not listed in the program
